B-164281:
Feb 22, 1971
EVEN THOUGH THE HIGHER GRADE WAS IN OTHER THAN THE SERVICE FROM WHICH HE RETIRED. IS EQUALLY APPLICABLE TO ARMY MEMBERS. UNDER WHICH THE MEMBERS ARE RETIRED. HAVE A COMMON LEGISLATIVE SOURCE. THE SECRETARY IS AUTHORIZED TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATION FOR THE HIGHER PAY. THERE IS NO OBJECTION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT OF RETROACTIVE RETIRED PAY DUE THAT IS NOT BARRED BY 31 U.S.C. 71A. 1971: FURT...